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Nancy Lee Bucknell
also known as Nan L Bucknell
About Nancy
Biography
I will fight to protect your future despite whatever mistakes you've made or whatever mistakes made by others have impacted you. I believe that without a zealous and passionate defense, the presumption of innocence is meaningless. I never give up fighting for my clients and I never let prosecutors forget that.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
60%
33 years
Criminal Defense
40%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Nan L. Bucknell, Attorney at Law
1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA, 95126-1851
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Nancy Lee Bucknell's Reviews
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113 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Case Results (88)
Advocacy (74)
Recommendation (57)
Professionalism (40)
Responsiveness (40)
Communication Style (39)
Character & Conduct (31)
Compassion (27)
Practice Area Knowledge (26)
General Knowledge (23)
Cost of Services (15)
Trustworthiness (15)
Punctuality (6)
Free Consultations (4)
Staff & Support (2)
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Posted by wilreba41 | September 13, 2012 | Criminal Defense
honest, hardworking and trustworthy
Nan kept us informed through all aspects of our case. We needed some serious help from a good criminal defense lawyer and she was the one. Had spoke to other attorneys but she made us feel we had a good chance at a better outcome. She fought a good fight and got us the results we needed. Would rec...
Posted by Chris | September 06, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Extremely helpful!
Nan did a great job for me with a DUI. As I am out of county, she was able to have all my programs transferred to my home town, or the next town over for the program classes. She kept me updated and informed. This was helpful as I was quite anxious in the beginning. She handled everything very p...
Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2012
A lawyer who tries her best to help out her clients
Nancy was the first lawyer that my husband and I ever needed and for being our first lawyer we are satisfied with her work. She was straight forward with us and she found ways to help us out and make it easier for us. We live out of San Jose, but the cases were in San Jose. The first time my husband ...
Posted by Mike | August 15, 2012
Awesome and knowledgeable!
Nan is responsive and great to work with. I've worked with her on a couple of occasions and she has been able to take care of my requests and answer all my questions. She knows the ins and outs of the Santa Clara system and I highly recommend her.
Posted by Christian | June 21, 2012
profissionalism at its finest
nan is a go for the gold type of lawyer. if you need serious help, this is your attorney. no nonsense, she guides you through the tough times. knowledgeable, intelligent, she keeps you well informed.
Nancy Lee Bucknell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nan is an excellent attorney and mentor. She kicks ass for her clients and they love her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Nan is an exceptionally hardworking attorney who gets results in court."
"Nan and I have worked the same courts for more than ten years. She is awesome."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Nan is an exceedingly gifted attorney. She definitely knows the ins and outs of the courtroom and knows how to sway a jury to her client's advantage."
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"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"
"Ms. Bucknell is a very experienced attorney. I know that she works hard and I have seen her get excellant results on many cases. She is a fine advocate and straight shooter."
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"Nancy “Nan” Bucknell is a very good attorney. She cares about her clients and is always willing to “go the extra mile” to get the best legal outcome possible. Her experience also makes her very good at “sizing up a case” with regard to what legal outcomes are realistic. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Associatioin
2015
Clients' Choice Award 2015, AVVO
2015
Top 10 Northern CA Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2014
Clients' Choice Award 2014, AVVO
2013
Clients' Choice Award 2013, AVVO
2012
Clients' Choice Award 2012, AVVO
1989
Emery Law Scholarship Winner, Santa Clara University Law School
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Nan L Bucknell
Associations
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationCriminal Defense Specialty Assn
2014 - Present
California DUI Attorneys AssnAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Business Network InternationalAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - Present
Boy Scouts of AmericaAdult Member
1993 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
1993 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAttorney Member
1993 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAttorney Member
Education
1992
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2006
Academic Excellence Awards Banquet
Finding Your Life's Path
Publications
2009
Law Offices of NLB
Client's Presentence Interview With Probation: The Golden Rules
2009
Law Offices of NLB
The Golden Rules For Surviving on Probation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers